This is the super simple way I usually make dairy-free mashed potatoes for my family. I love that all of the ingredients go into the Instant Pot at the beginning. I press the 10-minute button and walk away. Creamy, garlicky potatoes are ready to be mashed whenever we're ready to eat them! No draining required!
If you're looking for nondairy recipes for dinner, you've come to the right place! These Instant Pot mashed potatoes without milk use a nut milk beverage. Olive oil gives you creamy mashed potatoes without butter, so this is a vegan mashed potatoes recipe.
While people rave about my Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Olive Oil and Roasted Garlic, I often find myself taking this shortcut with garlic powder. Cooking everything together in the Instant Pot rather than adding ingredients later simplifies the whole process.
Ingredients
- Potatoes - Russet potatoes are recommended for making mashed potatoes, but in reality, I've used whatever I have on hand! Peel them or not, depending on your preference.
- Milk - Any of the nondairy milks that come in a carton should work here. Almond and cashew are our favorites. Don't use regular dairy cows' milk in this recipe, as it can burn to the bottom and cause your Instant Pot to stop.
- Garlic - Yes, there is a difference in taste between roasted garlic in the original recipe and garlic powder, which I use here, but honestly, this one is just easier!
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients to the pressure cooker in the order given in the recipe.
Close the vent and set your Instant Pot to cook for 10 minutes on high pressure.
Allow the pressure to release naturally, without touching the appliance, for at least 10 minutes.
Mash the potatoes with a masher or use an electric mixer for very smooth, creamy mashed potatoes.
Hint: If you avoid opening the pressure valve for up to an hour, until you're ready to mash and serve the potatoes, they will keep hot until you're ready for them. Just let the pressure release naturally.
Meal Prep
I like that I can start this well in advance of serving a meal, knowing it will be ready when I am. Since this recipe cooks on its own without any attention needed until the end, you can focus on your guests or the other dishes you're preparing.
Equipment
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I'm sure you can make this with any pressure cooker, but the Instant Pot is the one I'm familiar with. Its convenience is a great feature of this recipe.
I have not tried to make this on the stovetop. I think the liquid would boil up and evaporate too much.
If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can make Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Olive Oil and Roasted Garlic on the stovetop.
Storage
Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for two or three days.
I don't recommend freezing.
Leftovers
I love having leftover mashed potatoes! To reheat them, place a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and melt a big chunk of butter in it. A quarter cup for two servings is amazing! Dump in the mashed potatoes and allow them to fry undisturbed until they begin to brown on the bottom. Turn them over to brown a little on the other side, and enjoy! Keep an eye on the temperature, so they don't burn.
I use regular dairy butter and have not tried this with nondairy butter. I think it would be pretty good with olive oil, too.
FAQ's
Yes, olive oil provides the fat content needed for a satisfying taste, texture, and mouth feel of mashed potatoes without dairy. The flavor of a good olive oil pairs well with potatoes, especially with the generous addition of garlic.
Recipe
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 Masher
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup nondairy milk
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds potatoes cut into large chunks
Instructions
- Layer all of the ingredients In the Instant Pot in the order given.¼ cup olive oil½ cup nondairy milk2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon fine sea salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper2 pounds potatoes
- Set the Instant Pot to cook with high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for at least another 10 minutes.
- Mash the potatoes and serve them warm.
Notes
- The potatoes can be peeled or not, depending on your preference. They should be cut into approximately 2-inch chunks.
- You can either mash the potatoes by hand, with the paddle attachment on a stand mixer, or with a handheld electric mixer.
Cathy Brak says
This is the super simple recipe for Instant Pot mashed potatoes that I've been making for years! We love it!